2016 HONDA CR-Z auto idle stop

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Quick Reference Guide
3-Mode Drive System
There are three driving modes for your vehicle: SPORT, NORMAL and ECON. Each mode offers a different level of driving performance.
The mode buttons are located on the control panel. NORMAL mode, wh ich is most suitable for all-purpose driving, is the default setting for
your vehicle.
The indicator of the
selected mode comes on.
SPORT Mode
Increases engine performance and
handling. Best suited for driving in hilly
regions and on open, curvy roads.
NORMAL Mode
Balances driving performance and fuel
economy. Best fo
r most driving
situations. ECON Mode
Maximizes fuel economy. Provides
longer Auto Idle Stop operating time
when the climate control system is in
use.
The indicator blinks when the Plus Sport
System stands by to be activated, and
when the system is in operation.
Press the button, then depress the
accelerator pedal to activate the Plus
Sport System in any driving mode (SPORT,
NORMAL, or ECON).
This helps you to momentarily accelerate
with more power when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
Plus Sport System (P271)
Plus Sport Button
Plus Sport System
Helps the vehicle to momentarily accelerate with more engine and
electric motor assist power when you depress the accelerator pedal.
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
The Honda IMA System
The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine.
The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on
current operating conditions.Tips to Improve Fuel Economy
To help your vehicle’s fuel economy:
●Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the multi-information display.
It reflects your driving style. (P10, 94)
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
● The electric motor assists the
engine.
Slow acceleration/High
speed cruise
● Only the engine powers
the vehicle. Deceleration
● The IMA system charges
the IMA battery.
Stop
● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation.
Vehicle
Speed
Time
Eco Drive
Bar Display
IMA System
IMA System
IMA System
IMA SystemElectric Motor AssistEngine ON
Electric Motor OFF
ChargingEngine ONEngine
OFF
Engine
OFF
IMA
Battery IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
BatteryFuel Fuel
Fuel
FuelElectric Motor
OFF
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as deta iled below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks.
(P264, 267)
AtContinuously variable transmissionManual transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Depress the brake pedal. The
vehicle speed goes below 6 mph
(10 km/h). 1. Depress the brake
pedal. The vehicle
speed goes below
19 mph (30 km/h).
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Stop
Continue to depress the brake
pedal.•Continue to
depress the
brake pedal.
•Move the shift
lever to
(N.
•
Release the
clutch pedal.
Start-up
Release the brake pedal. 1. Fully depress
the clutch pedal
again.
2. Move the shift
lever to
(1.
3. Depress the accelerator
pedal to resume
driving.
Turning off
Off
Restarting
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P69)
Tachometer
CHRG/ASST
Indicators
IMA Battery
Charge Level
Indicator
Shift UP/DOWN Indicator
*Multi-Information
Display
7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode Indicator
*
System Indicators
Lights Indicators
Instant Fuel
Economy
Gauge
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Gauges (P89)/Multi-Information Display (P91)/System Indicators (P70)
Ambient Meter
System Indicators System Indicators System Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
IMA System Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
U.S. models only
Door/Hatch Open
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Message
IndicatorHigh Temperature
Indicator (Red)
Low Temperature
Indicator (Blue)
SPORT Mode
Indicator
NORMAL Mode
Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Plus Sport System
Indicator
Plus Sport READY
Indicator
Plus Sport Indicator
Canada U.S.
Canada U.S.
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Canada
U.S.
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
●Check if the transmission is in (N. If so, select any other
position.
●Depress the clutch pedal fully, and release the clutch pedal
after the accelerator peda l is gently depressed.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Immobilizer
System
Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set
the power mode to ON, then goes
off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
—
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 122—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control P. 273—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 273—
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator●Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 264, 267—
Indicator
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed while
the Auto Idle Stop is in operation, and the engine is
ready to restart.●Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 267
●Appears when the shift leve r is in any forward gear
position, and the Auto Idle Stop operating time has
continued for a while.●Shift to (N.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 267
●Appears when the engine does not automatically
restart for the following re asons while the Auto Idle
Stop is in operation.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• There is a problem with the system.●Manually start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 251
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
Manual transmission models
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Instrument Panel
The remaining battery charge level is displayed
as a bar graph.
The degree to which the electric motor is as sisting the engine is displayed by the
ASST indicator bar.
The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG
indicator bar.
■IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator1 IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly
under the following conditions:
•When the 12-volt battery has been replaced.
•When the IMA battery has been disconnected.•When the IMA battery control system is correcting
its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.READY
IMA Battery Charge
Level Indicator
CHRG Indicator ASST Indicator
■Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
■Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)
1Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
If the IMA batter y is too hot or too cold, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle
Stop, even though the ba ttery is well charged.
It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.
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